Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts

Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States about 7 hours ago

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Rio Grande City, TEXAS

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; Posting Details Title Information Faculty Title Lecturer I Job Class Code 10050 FLSA Exempt Position Information Posting Number

FRGV1986

Working Title Open Rank Lecturer in Linguistics/College of Liberal Arts Number of Vacancies 1 Location Rio Grande Valley, Texas Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 3 years Tenure Status Non Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Open Rank Lecturer of Linguisticsin the Department of Writing and Language Studies beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in Applied Linguistics/TESL and related fields. Expected duties include teaching in the English major, with potential teaching opportunities in the English M.A. (pending qualification to teach at the graduate level), along with service to the department, university, field, and/or community. There is no research requirement for this position.

About UTRGV:

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website . Department/College ground: The Department of Writing & Language Studies at UTRGV has a core mission—engagement. We have the largest department in the College of Liberal Arts, and every day our faculty work to put students at the center of our jobs. With experiential learning opportunities that immerse students in living research, we're looking at how language and writing make things happen in the world. With many award-winning teachers and programs, we're building classroom spaces that buzz with collaboration and communication. And with energetic researchers and community partners in our areas (Linguistics, Rhetoric & Composition, Professional & Technical Writing, Asian Studies, English as a Second Language, French, Translation & Interpreting), we are creating new knowledge with our colleagues and our students. Our degrees and minors may have traditional names, but our department is building a new identity we'd love to explore with you. We're multilingual, we're invested in social impact, and we're designing innovative worlds through writing and language. Minimum Qualifications The qualifications to be considered as a Lecturer of Linguistics are (1) a PhD from an accredited institution in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, TESL or related field (ABDs may be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31st, 2026 is required for appointment) and (2) evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching. This position is open rank, with rank dependent on the candidate's qualifications. The candidate's rank will be determined by the following criteria: Lecturer I | 0-2 years full-time teaching experience Lecturer II | 2-4 years full-time college teaching experience Lecturer III | 4-6 years full-time college teaching experience Sr. Lecturer | > 6 years of full-time college teaching experience Discipline Specific Required Qualifications 18 credit hours or more of graduate level coursework in linguistics. Preferred Qualifications (1) the ability to teach in a variety of classrooms, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online synchronous or asynchronous; (2) prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level, but preferably upper division or graduate Linguistics courses; (3) ability to draw upon the linguistic resources of students in the Rio Grande Valley region; (4) a scholarly publication within the last five years; and (5) experience in teaching any of the following courses at the undergraduate or graduate level or sufficient background preparation for teaching the following courses: Language and Culture, Introduction to ESL, Introduction to (Descriptive) Linguistics, Introduction to Language (linguistics for non-majors), Introduction to Border Language, Second Language Teaching Methods, Language Acquisition, and/or Humans and Language (introductory linguistic anthropology). License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to for employment positions of interest. Open Date 03/27/2026 Close Date 04/19/2026 Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Special Instructions to Applicants Complete all sections on the application. If you are ing for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Link careers.utrgv/postings/50620